Mattress Encasing Bedsheet

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a foldable pocket bedsheet for enclosing a mattress. The foldable pocket bedsheet features a pocket-like body and is configured to slide over a mattress. More specifically, the foldable pocket bedsheet comprises a top panel, a bottom panel, a pair of opposing side panels and a foot panel collectively defining a cavity for enclosing the mattress. The foldable pocket bedsheet further comprises at least one internal fabric handle and multiple exterior handles that allow the foldable pocket bedsheet to be easily folded, utilized, and/or transported.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S.Provisional Application No. 63/161,689, which was filed on Mar. 16, 2021and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of bed coverings.More specifically, the present invention relates to a mattress encasingbedsheet with a pocket-like body designed to easily slide over amattress and prevent the sheet from slipping off the corners of the bed.The mattress encasing bedsheet comprises a pocket-like body comprisingan opening on one end that allows the users to insert the mattress intothe open end of the bedsheet and slide the bedsheet over the mattress tocompletely cover the mattress body. Further, the mattress encasingbedsheet features two interior fabric handles and several exteriorhandles that allow the bedsheet to be easily folded, utilized and/ortransported. Accordingly, the present specification makes specificreference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects ofthe present invention are also equally applicable to other likeapplications, devices and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

By way of background, bed coverings such as bedsheets are used by allindividuals to cover mattresses and make beds. Generally, while making abed, the bedsheet is spread over a mattress and then the edges of thebedsheets are tucked around the edges of the mattress. While sleeping orusing the bed, users may toss and/or turn and change position, therebycausing the bedsheet to become untucked and removed from the mattress.If the bedsheet does not stay tucked underneath the mattress, thebedsheet may become removed from the mattress and may become aninconvenience to the user. People may become uncomfortable whilesleeping on the mattress without having use of a bedsheet. Also, theuser may have to continuously adjust the bedsheet to sleep properly,which is also an inconvenience.

Making the bed with a completely untucked bedsheet may take a user moretime to properly tuck and arrange the bedsheet along the edges of themattress. Thus, housekeeping staff, who changes bedsheets in hospitalsand/or hotels, may require an extended amount of time in changing beds.Due to slippage of bedsheets, users are required to frequently changeout the sheets or re-make the bed, which leads to frustration. If usersdo not make the bed and leave the bed with wrinkled bedsheets removedfrom the mattress, the room will look dirty and unappealing.

Therefore, there exists a long felt need in the art for a bedsheet thatcan be properly arranged over a mattress positioned on a bed. There isalso a long felt need in the art for a bedsheet that is prevented fromslipping off the corners of a mattress. Additionally, there is a longfelt need in the art for a bedsheet that is not removed from a mattresswhile a user is turning and/or tossing during sleep. Moreover, there isa long felt need in the art for a bedsheet that is properly positionedon a mattress and does not fall off. Further, there is a long felt needin the art for a bedsheet that eliminates the need to adjust thebedsheet while sleeping, and saves a user time when making his or herbed. Furthermore, there is a long felt need in the art for a bedsheetthat can be easily positioned on mattresses by housekeeping staff anddoes not require an extended amount of time when changing bedsheets.Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for a bedsheet that is notprone to movement or slippage, and does not require a user tocontinuously adjust the sheet.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodimentthereof, comprises a pocket bedsheet device for a mattress that isconfigured to have a pocket-like body for enclosing a mattress. Thepocket bedsheet device further comprises a top panel, a bottom panel, apair of opposing side panels and a foot panel collectively defining acavity or opening for enclosing the mattress. The pocket bedsheet devicefeatures an opening to receive a mattress. Once the mattress is properlyinserted into the bedsheet cavity, the top panel of the bedsheet touchesor adheres to a top surface of the mattress, the bottom panel of thebedsheet touches or adheres to a bottom surface of the mattress, theopposing side panels of the bedsheet touch or adhere to the sidesurfaces of the mattress and the foot panel of the bedsheet touches oradheres to the foot surface of the mattress. The pocket bedsheet deviceslides around the mattress to enclose the entire mattress and remain ina stable position.

In this manner, the novel mattress-encasing bedsheet of the presentinvention accomplishes all of the forgoing objectives, and provides arelatively easy, convenient and stable solution to positioning abedsheet over a mattress. The pocket-like structure of themattress-encasing bedsheet of the present invention properly enclosesthe mattress from all the sides, thereby eliminating the risk of abedsheet being removed from the mattress. The mattress encasing bedsheetis not prone to movement and slippage, and thus prevents users fromcontinuously adjusting their bedsheets while sleeping, and requires lesstime when making the bed. The mattress-encasing bedsheet is a convenientoption for housekeeping staff at hospitals, hotels, etc., as it does notrequire an extended amount of time to make beds and can be easilypositioned over mattresses.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basicunderstanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summaryis not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identifykey/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its solepurpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as aprelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodimentthereof, comprises a pocket bedsheet device for a mattress. The pocketbedsheet device is configured to comprise a pocket-like body forenclosing a mattress. The pocket bedsheet device further comprises a toppanel, a bottom panel, a pair of opposing side panels and a foot panelcollectively defining a cavity or opening for enclosing the mattress.Once the mattress is properly encased by the pocket bedsheet device, thetop panel touches or adheres to a top surface of the mattress, thebottom panel touches or adheres to a bottom surface of the mattress, thepair of opposing side panels touch or adhere to side surfaces of themattress and the foot panel touches or adheres to a foot surface of themattress. Typically, the pocket bedsheet device slides around a mattressto enclose the mattress.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the pocket bedsheetdevice comprises a brand logo near the foot panel, and at least oneinternal fabric handle and a plurality of exterior handles for foldingand transporting the pocket bedsheet device easily and neatly.

In a further embodiment of the present invention, a foldable bedsheetdevice having a continuous cavity is disclosed. The foldable bedsheetdevice includes a continuous cavity or opening for receiving a mattress.The continuous cavity is formed by a top panel, a bottom panel, a pairof opposing side panels and a foot panel, and wherein the mattress isinserted into the continuous cavity by sliding the mattress directlyinto the cavity.

In a further embodiment of the present invention, a method for enclosinga mattress with a pocket-structured bedsheet device is described. Themethod includes inserting a mattress into a continuous opening of thepocket-structured bedsheet device wherein the continuous opening iscollectively formed by a top panel, a bottom panel, a pair of opposingside panels and a foot panel. The bedsheet is folded using internal andexterior handles, wherein the folding is performed along a centrallateral axis of the pocket-structured bedsheet device.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the continuousopening or cavity can be closed using a fastener, such as a hook andloop fastener or a zipper, etc. Also, the bedsheet can have an elasticedge along the opening to form fit to a mattress.

Advantageously, the bedsheet of the present invention is a bed sheetwith a pocket-like body designed to slide over a mattress and preventthe bedsheet from slipping off the corners of the mattress. The bedsheetcan be easily folded, utilized and/or transported, and is available in avariety of sizes, colors and materials.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certainillustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein inconnection with the following description and the annexed drawings.These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various waysin which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and areintended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Otheradvantages and novel features will become apparent from the followingdetailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar referencecharacters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and inwhich:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of themattress-encasing bedsheet device of the present invention in accordancewith the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view disclosing how the bedsheet deviceof the present invention encases a mattress in accordance with thedisclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a close-up view of the interior handles and exteriorhandles of the bedsheet device of the present invention in accordancewith the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment of themattress-encasing bedsheet device of the present invention in accordancewith the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view disclosing the pocket bedsheetdevice of the present invention positioned on a mattress in accordancewith the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view disclosing the pocket bedsheetdevice of the present invention folded up for transport in accordancewith the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, whereinlike reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout.In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerousspecific details are set forth in order to provide a thoroughunderstanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovationcan be practiced without these specific details. In other instances,well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form inorder to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments arediscussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are describedonly to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are notintended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limitthe scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment neednot have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in otherembodiments, any of the features described herein from differentembodiments may be combined.

As noted above, there exists a long felt need in the art for a bedsheetthat can be securely positioned on a mattress. There is also a long feltneed in the art for a bedsheet that does not slip off of the corners ofa mattress. Additionally, there is a long felt need in the art for abedsheet that is not removed from the mattress while a user tossesand/or turns during sleep. Moreover, there is a long felt need in theart for a bedsheet that is securely positioned on a mattress and doesnot fall off. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for abedsheet that eliminates the need to adjust the bedsheet while sleepingand saves a user time while making his or her bed. Furthermore, there isa long felt need in the art for a bedsheet that can be easily positionedon mattresses by housekeeping staff and does not require an extendedamount of time when frequently changing bedsheets. Finally, there is along felt need in the art for a bedsheet that is not prone to movementor slippage and does not cause a user to continuously adjust the sheeton the mattress.

The present invention, in one embodiment, is a novel foldable bedsheetdevice having a continuous cavity. The foldable bedsheet devicecomprises a continuous cavity or opening for receiving a mattress. Thecontinuous cavity is formed by a top panel, a bottom panel, a pair ofopposing side panels and a foot panel, and wherein the mattress isinserted into the cavity via sliding the mattress directly into thecavity.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspectiveview of one embodiment of the mattress-encasing bedsheet device of thepresent invention. The mattress-encasing bedsheet device 100 of thepresent invention is configured to be easily positioned on or removedfrom a mattress and is designed in a pocket-like body. The mattressencasing bedsheet device 100 securely encapsulates a mattress andremains in place without slipping off the corners of the bed/mattress.The mattress-encasing bedsheet device 100 has an opening 112 and cavity113 allowing a user to insert a mattress into the mattress-encasingbedsheet device 100.

The bedsheet device 100 comprises a top panel 102, a bottom panel 104,(a pair of opposing side panels) specifically, a left side panel 106, aright side panel 108 and a foot panel 110. The bedsheet device 100further comprises an opening 112 and cavity 113 formed by the panels102, 104, 106, 108, and 110, which allow a mattress to be slid into theopening 112 and retained in the cavity 113, and thus completely enclosedby the bedsheet device 100. It should be noted that the opening 112 istypically accessed at the head end 114 of the bedsheet device 100, wherethe head of a user (not shown) lying on a mattress enclosed by thebedsheet device 100 is positioned, but can be accessed at a foot end oreven a side end of the bedsheet device 100.

It should be understood that once the bedsheet device 100 is properly inposition on a mattress, the top panel 102 contacts a top surface of amattress, the bottom panel 104 contacts a bottom surface of themattress, opposing side panels 106, 108 contact opposing side surfacesof the mattress and the foot panel 110 contacts a foot surface of themattress. Generally, the top panel 102, the bottom panel 104, theopposing side panels 106, 108 and the foot panel 110 can be manufacturedfrom conventional bedsheet material, or any other suitable material asis known in the art. The bedsheet device 100 is dimensioned to be thesame shape and size as per standard mattress sizes available in themarket.

The perimeter of the bedsheet device 100 is aligned with the perimeterof the mattress enclosed by the bedsheet device 100, such that thebedsheet device 100 extends along the entire perimeter of such enclosedmattress. The bedsheet device 100 can be manufactured in various sizesto be applicable for use with different sized mattresses, such as twin,twin-extra-long, full, queen, king and California king sized mattresses.The bedsheet device 100 can be sized and shaped to be positioned on orover any existing mattresses.

It should be noted that the bedsheet device 100 is well-suited for manyapplications, such as a hotel or hospital setting, in which beds arechanged frequently and quickly. In the present embodiment, the bedsheetdevice 100 comprises an elasticized edging, or any suitable stretchymaterial as is known in the art, around the perimeter of the head end114. The elasticized edging acts to form fit and secure the bedsheetdevice 100 on the mattress. Alternatively, the head end 114 may notcomprise elastic and can be a conventional sewn edge as on conventionalbedsheets.

The bedsheet device 100 eliminates the need for a user to make a bedusing a fitted sheet and a flat sheet, which are both prone to movementand slippage. The bedsheet device 100 may be manufactured of awater-impervious, vapor-permeable and/or flame retardant material. Othersuitable materials may be used as well, including materials such as 100%cotton materials or textiles having varying percentages of cotton, aswell as numerous other textiles, including silk, satin, polyester, etc.,as well as any other suitable material as is known in the art. Thebedsheet device 100 can also be manufactured of a cooling or wickingmaterial for use in the summer months or in hot climates, and/or may bemanufactured of terry cloth, cotton fabric, polyester fabric, blendedand/or wool fabric for use in the winter months or in cold climates.

The bedsheet device 100 also comprises a brand logo 118 or other suchtag/label that is secured near the foot panel 110 of the bedsheet device100. The brand logo 118 or other such tag/label is of a shape and sizeto sufficiently display a logo and/or design and can be secured using avariety of means including adhesive, hook-and-loop fasteners, Velcro®,stitching, etc.

Furthermore, the bedsheet device 100 comprises a plurality of exteriorhandles 116 that allow the bedsheet device 100 to be easily folded,utilized and/or transported. Any suitable number of exterior handles 116can be utilized, depending on the wants and/or needs of a user. Theexterior handles 116 can be positioned at any desired position on theexterior of the bedsheet device 100, and may be manufactured of anysuitable fabric known in the art. Typically, the exterior handles 116are sewn onto the exterior of the bedsheet device 100, but can besecured via any other suitable means as is known in the art. Besidestransportation and folding, the exterior handles 116 are also utilizedfor sliding the bedsheet device 100 onto the mattress to easilyencapsulate the mattress within the bedsheet device 100.

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view disclosing how the bedsheet deviceof the present invention encases a mattress. The bedsheet device 100comprises a perimeter aligned with the perimeter of a mattress 200. Themattress 200 is generally rectangular in shape and has a top surface202, a bottom surface 204, opposing side surfaces 206, 208 and a footsurface 210. The bedsheet device 100 via opening 112 is slid over themattress 200, and completely encases the mattress 200.

Once the bedsheet device 100 is properly positioned around the mattress200, the top panel 102 of the bedsheet device 100 contacts the topsurface 202 of the mattress 200. The bottom panel 104 of the bedsheetdevice 100 contacts the bottom surface 204 of the mattress 200. The leftside panel 106 contacts the left side surface 206 of the mattress 200,the right side panel 108 contacts the right side surface 208 of themattress 200, and the foot panel 110 contacts the foot surface 210 ofthe mattress 200. The bedsheet device 100 is then slid over and aroundthe mattress 200 using the exterior handles 116 disposed at variouspositions on the exterior surface of the bedsheet device 100.

Furthermore, the bedsheet device 100 is positioned on the mattress 200such that the logo 118 or other such tag/label is situated on the topsurface 202 of the mattress 200 toward the foot surface 210. Thus, whenthe bedsheet device 100 is fully secured in place and completelyencloses the mattress 200, the logo 118 or other such tag/label is seennear the foot surface 210 of the mattress 200 and not near a user's headwhich might cause irritation and/or aggravation for the user.

FIG. 3 illustrates a close-up view disclosing the interior handles andexterior handles of the bedsheet device of the present invention. Thebedsheet device 100 comprises a plurality of exterior handles 116disposed on any exterior surface of the bedsheet device 100 and at leastone interior handle 302. Any suitable number of interior handles 302 canbe utilized depending on the wants and/or needs of a user. The interiorhandles 302 can be positioned at any desired position on the interior ofthe bedsheet device 100 and may be manufactured of any suitable fabricknown in the art. Typically, the interior handles 302 are sewn onto theinterior of the bedsheet device 100, but can be secured via any othersuitable means as is known in the art. The interior fabric handle 302,along with the exterior handles 116, allow the bedsheet device 100 to beeasily folded, utilized and/or transported when not in use.Specifically, the exterior handles 116 act as lift handles allowing auser to easily carry the bedsheet device 100. Besides transportation andfolding, the interior handles 302 and the exterior handles 116 are alsoutilized for sliding the bedsheet device 100 onto the mattress to easilyencapsulate the mattress within the bedsheet device 100.

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment of themattress-encasing bedsheet device of the present invention. In thepresent embodiment, edges of the opening 402 of the mattress-encasingbedsheet device 400 comprise hook and loop fasteners to completelysecure the bedsheet device 400 around a mattress. Specifically, the hookfastener 406 engages with and secures to loop fastener 404 to securelyclose the opening 402. However, other suitable fasteners can be utilizedas well, such as a zipper, buttons, etc., or any other suitablefastening means as are known in the art. It should also be noted thatall other features and characteristics such as material, dimensions,shape and/or size of the bedsheet device 400 of the present embodimentare similar to those described in FIG. 1, bedsheet device 100.

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view disclosing the pocket bedsheetdevice of the present invention positioned on a mattress. As shown, thepocket bedsheet device 100 completely encloses a mattress 200 placed ona bed 500. The bedsheet device 100 secures the mattress 200 andeliminates movement and slippage of the bedsheet device 100. Thebedsheet device 100 does not slip off the corners of the bed 500 whenused by a user 502. Also, the bedsheet device 100 remains in place evenif the user 502 tosses and/or turns while sleeping on the mattress 200.

FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view disclosing the pocket bedsheetdevice of the present invention folded up for transport. To allow a userto easily carry and transport the bedsheet device 100, the bedsheetdevice 100 is folded in half along a virtual lateral central axis 602.The virtual lateral central axis 602 allows the bedsheet device 100 tobe folded into two equal lengths, and the exterior handles 116 andinterior handle 302 are then used by a user for easy transportation ofthe bedsheet device 100.

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claimsto refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the artwill appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature orcomponent by different names. This document does not intend todistinguish between components or features that differ in name but notstructure or function. As used herein “mattress-encasing bedsheetdevice”, “bedsheet device”, “pocket bedsheet device” and “pocket-likebedsheet device” are interchangeable and refer to the mattress-encasingbedsheet device 100, 400 of the present invention.

Notwithstanding the forgoing, the mattress-encasing bedsheet device 100,400 of the present invention can be of any suitable size andconfiguration as is known in the art without affecting the overallconcept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above statedobjectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that thesize, configuration, and material of the mattress-encasing bedsheetdevice 100, 400 as shown in the FIGS. is for illustrative purposes only,and that many other sizes and shapes of the mattress-encasing bedsheetdevice 100, 400 are well within the scope of the present disclosure.Although the dimensions of the mattress-encasing bedsheet device 100,400 are important design parameters for user convenience, themattress-encasing bedsheet device 100, 400 may be of any size thatensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user'sneeds and/or preferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplaryembodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the presentinvention. While the embodiments described above refer to particularfeatures, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments havingdifferent combinations of features and embodiments that do not includeall of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the presentinvention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications,and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with allequivalents thereof.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subjectmatter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivablecombination of components or methodologies for purposes of describingthe claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art mayrecognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimedsubject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter isintended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variationsthat fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in eitherthe detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to beinclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising”is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

What is claimed is:
 1. A mattress-encasing bedsheet device that securelyencapsulates a mattress and remains in place without slipping off of themattress, the mattress-encasing bedsheet device comprising: a top panel;a bottom panel; a pair of opposing side panels; and a foot panel,wherein the top panel, the bottom panel, the pair of opposing sidepanels, and the foot panel form a cavity, and further wherein a mattressis directly inserted into the cavity, such that the mattress encasingbedsheet device securely encapsulates the mattress.
 2. Themattress-encasing bedsheet device of claim 1, wherein the pair ofopposing side panels comprise a right side panel and a left side panel.3. The mattress-encasing bedsheet device of claim 2, wherein once themattress encasing bedsheet device is secured on the mattress, the toppanel contacts a top surface of the mattress and the bottom panelcontacts a bottom surface of the mattress.
 4. The mattress-encasingbedsheet device of claim 3, wherein once the mattress encasing bedsheetdevice is secured on the mattress, the left side panel contacts a leftside surface of the mattress, the right side panel contacts a right sidesurface of the mattress, and the foot panel contacts a foot surface ofthe mattress.
 5. The mattress-encasing bedsheet device of claim 4,wherein the cavity comprises an opening for inserting the mattress. 6.The mattress-encasing bedsheet device of claim 5, wherein the openingcomprises a perimeter edge.
 7. The mattress-encasing bedsheet device ofclaim 6, wherein the perimeter edge comprises an elasticized edgingwhich acts to form fit and secure the mattress encasing bedsheet deviceon the mattress.
 8. The mattress-encasing bedsheet device of claim 6,wherein the perimeter edge comprises hook and loop fasteners tocompletely secure the mattress encasing bedsheet device around themattress.
 9. The mattress-encasing bedsheet device of claim 6, whereinthe perimeter edge comprises a zipper to completely secure the mattressencasing bedsheet device around the mattress.
 10. The mattress-encasingbedsheet device of claim 1, wherein a brand logo is secured near thefoot panel for displaying a company logo.
 11. The mattress-encasingbedsheet device of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of exteriorhandles sewn onto an exterior of the mattress encasing bedsheet device.12. The mattress-encasing bedsheet device of claim 11 further comprisingan interior handle sewn onto an interior of the mattress encasingbedsheet device.
 13. The mattress-encasing bedsheet device of claim 12,wherein the mattress encasing bedsheet device is folded in half along avirtual lateral central axis.
 14. The mattress-encasing bedsheet deviceof claim 13, wherein the plurality of exterior handles and the interiorhandle allow the mattress encasing bedsheet device to be easilytransported when folded.
 15. A mattress-encasing bedsheet device thatsecurely encapsulates a mattress and remains in place without slippingoff the mattress, the mattress-encasing bedsheet device comprising: atop panel; a bottom panel; a right side panel; a left side panel; and afoot panel, wherein the top panel, the bottom panel, the right sidepanel, the left side panel, and the foot panel form a cavity whichcomprises an opening with an elasticized perimeter edging for securingaround a mattress, and further wherein the mattress is directly insertedthrough the opening into the cavity, such that the mattress encasingbedsheet device securely encapsulates the mattress.
 16. Themattress-encasing bedsheet device of claim 15, wherein once the mattressencasing bedsheet device is secured on the mattress, the top panelcontacts a top surface of the mattress, the bottom panel contacts abottom surface of the mattress, the left side panel contacts a left sidesurface of the mattress, the right side panel contacts a right sidesurface of the mattress, and the foot panel contacts a foot surface ofthe mattress.
 17. The mattress-encasing bedsheet device of claim 16further comprising a plurality of exterior handles sewn onto an exteriorof the mattress encasing bedsheet device.
 18. The mattress-encasingbedsheet device of claim 17 further comprising an interior handle sewnonto an interior of the mattress encasing bedsheet device.
 19. Themattress-encasing bedsheet device of claim 18, wherein the mattressencasing bedsheet device is folded in half along a virtual lateralcentral axis.
 20. A method for securely encapsulating a mattresscomprising: inserting a mattress into an opening of a cavity of amattress-encasing bedsheet device, wherein the cavity and the openingare collectively formed by a top panel, a bottom panel, a pair ofopposing side panels and a foot panel.